Remember, vaccines are continually monitored for
safety, and like any medication, vaccines can cause side
effects. However, a decision not to immunize a child also involves
risk and could put the child and others who come into contact with
him or her at risk of contracting a potentially deadly disease.

Adenovirus vaccine
side-effects

What are the risks from Adenovirus vaccine?

A vaccine, like any medicine, could cause a serious reaction.
But the risk of a vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is
extremely small.

Mild Problems

Several mild problems have been reported within 2 weeks of
getting the vaccine:

headaches, upper respiratory tract infection (about 1 person in
3)

stuffy nose, sore throat, joint pain (about 1 person in 6)

abdominal pain, cough, nausea (about 1 person in 7)

diarrhea (about 1 person in 10)

fever (about 1 person in 100)

Severe Problems

More serious problems have been reported by about 1 person in
100, within 6 months of vaccination. These problems included:

blood in the urine or stool

pneumonia

inflammation of the stomach or intestines

It is not clear whether these mild or serious problems were
caused by the vaccine or occurred after vaccination by chance.

As with all vaccines, adenovirus vaccine will continue to be
monitored for unexpected or severe problems.

Note: Adenovirus vaccine is approved for use
only among military personnel.

This information was taken directly from the Adenovirus
VIS(This information taken from Adenovirus
VIS dated 7/14/11. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date,
the information on this page needs to be updated.)

Anthrax vaccine
side-effects

What are the risks from anthrax vaccine?

Like any medicine, a vaccine could cause a serious problem, such
as a severe allergic reaction.

Anthrax is a very serious disease, and the risk of serious harm
from the vaccine is extremely small.

Mild Problems

Reactions on the arm where the shot was given:

Tenderness (about 1 person out of 2)

Redness (about 1 out of 7 men and 1 out of 3 women)

Itching (about 1 out of 50 men and 1 out of 20 women)

Lump (about 1 out of 60 men and 1 out of 16 women)

Bruise (about 1 out of 25 men and 1 out of 22 women)

Muscle aches or temporary limitation of arm movement (about 1
out of 14 men and 1 out of 10 women)

Headaches (about 1 out of 25 men and 1 out of 12 women)

Fatigue (about 1 out of 15 men, about 1 out of 8 women)

Severe Problems

Serious allergic reaction (very rare - less than once in
100,000 doses).

As with any vaccine, other severe problems have been reported.
But these don’t appear to occur any more often among anthrax
vaccine recipients than among unvaccinated people.

There is no evidence that anthrax vaccine causes long-term
health problems.

Independent civilian committees have not found anthrax
vaccination to be a factor in unexplained illnesses among Gulf War
veterans.

This information was taken directly from the Anthrax
VIS
(This information taken from Anthrax VIS dated 3/10/10. If the
actual VIS is more recent than this date, the information on this
page needs to be updated.)

What are the risks from DTaP vaccine?

Getting diphtheria, tetanus or pertussis disease is much riskier
than getting DTaP vaccine.

However, a vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing
serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of
DTaP vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely
small.

Mild Problems (Common)

Fever (up to about 1 child in 4)

Redness or swelling where the shot was given (up to about 1
child in 4)

Soreness or tenderness where the shot was given (up to about 1
child in 4)

These problems occur more often after the 4th and 5th doses of
the DTaP series than after earlier doses.

Sometimes the 4th or 5th dose of DTaP vaccine is followed by
swelling of the entire arm or leg in which the shot was given, for
1 to 7 days (up to about 1 child in 30).

Other mild problems include:

Fussiness (up to about 1 child in 3)

Tiredness or poor appetite (up to about 1 child in 10)

Vomiting (up to about 1 child in 50)

These problems generally occur 1 to 3 days after the shot.

Moderate Problems (Uncommon)

Seizure (jerking or staring) (about 1 child out of 14,000)

Non-stop crying, for 3 hours or more (up to about 1 child out
of 1,000)

High fever, 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher (about 1 child out
of 16,000)

Severe Problems (Very Rare)
Serious allergic reaction (less than 1 out of a million doses)
Several other severe problems have been reported after DTaP
vaccine. These include:

Long-term seizures, coma, or lowered consciousness

Permanent brain damage.

These are so rare it is hard to tell if they are caused by the
vaccine.

Controlling fever is especially important for children who have
had seizures, for any reason. It is also important if another
family member has had seizures.

You can reduce fever and pain by giving your child an
aspirin-free pain reliever when the shot is given, and for
the next 24 hours, following the package instructions.

This information was taken directly from the DTaP
VIS(This information taken from DTaP VIS
dated 5/17/07. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Hepatitis A vaccine
side-effects

What are the risks from hepatitis A vaccine?

A vaccine, like any medicine, could possibly cause serious
problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of hepatitis
A vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small.

Getting hepatitis A vaccine is much safer than getting the
disease.

Mild Problems

soreness where the shot was given (about 1 out of 2 adults,
and up to 1 out of 6 children)

headache (about 1 out of 6 adults and 1 out of 25
children)

loss of appetite (about 1 out of 12 children)

tiredness (about 1 out of 14 adults)

If these problems occur, they usually last 1 or 2 days

Severe Problems

serious allergic reaction, within a few minutes to a few hours
after the shot (very rare).

This information was taken directly from the Hepatitis A
VIS(This information taken from Hepatitis A
VIS dated 10/25/11. If the actual VIS is more recent than this
date, the information on this page needs to be updated.)

Severe problems are extremely rare. Severe allergic reactions
are believed to occur about once in 1.1 million doses.

A vaccine, like any medicine, could cause a serious reaction.
But the risk of a vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is
extremely small. More than 100 million people in the United States
have been vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine.

This information was taken directly from the Hepatitis B
VIS(This information taken from Hepatitis B
VIS dated 2/2/12. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date,
the information on this page needs to be updated.)

Hib vaccine side-effects

What are the risks from Hib (Haemophilus influenzae
type b) vaccine?

With a vaccine, like any medicine, there is a chance of side
effects. These are usually mild and go away on their own.

Serious side effects are also possible, but are very rare.

Most people who get Hib vaccine do not have any problems with
it.

Mild Problems following Hib vaccine:

redness, warmth, or swelling where the shot was given

fever

These problems are uncommon. If they occur, they usually begin
soon after the shot and last 2 or 3 days.

Problems that could happen after any
vaccine:

Brief fainting spells can happen after any medical procedure,
including vaccination. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes
can help prevent fainting, and injuries caused by a fall. Tell your
doctor if you feel dizzy, or have vision changes or ringing in the
ears.

Severe shoulder pain and reduced range of motion in the arm
where a shot was given can happen, very rarely, after a
vaccination.

Severe allergic reactions from a vaccine are very rare,
estimated at less than 1 in a million doses. If one were to occur,
it would usually be within a few minutes to a few hours after the
vaccination.

This information was taken directly from the Hib VIS(This information taken from Hib VIS dated
02/04/14. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

What are the risks from HPV--Cervarix vaccine?

The HPV Cervarix® vaccine has been in use around the world for
several years and has been very safe.

However, any medicine could possibly cause a serious problem,
such as a severe allergic reaction. The risk of any vaccine causing
a serious injury, or death, is extremely small.

Life-threatening allergic reactions from vaccines are very rare.
If they do occur, it would be within a few minutes to a few hours
after the vaccination.

Several mild to moderate problems are known to
occur with this HPV vaccine. These do not last long and go away on
their own.

Reactions where the shot was given

Pain (about 9 people in 10)

Redness or swelling (about 1 person in 2)

Other mild reactions

Fever of 99.5 or higher degrees Fahrenheit (about 1 person in
8)

Headache or fatigue (about 1 person in 2)

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain (about 1 person
in 4)

Muscle or joint pain (up to 1 person in 2)

Fainting
Brief fainting spells and related symptoms (such as jerking
movements) can happen after any medical procedure, including
vaccination. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes
after a vaccination can help prevent fainting and injuries caused
by falls. Tell your doctor if the patient feels dizzy or
light-headed, or has vision changes or ringing in the ears.

Like all vaccines, HPV vaccines will continue to be monitored
for unusual or severe problems.

This information was taken directly from the HPV-Cervarix
VIS(This information taken from HPV VIS dated
5/3/11. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

What are the risks from HPV--Gardasil vaccine?

The HPV-Gardasil® vaccine has been used in the U.S. and around
the world for about six years and has been very safe.

However, any medicine could possibly cause a serious problem,
such as a severe allergic reaction. The risk of any vaccine causing
a serious injury, or death, is extremely small.

Life-threatening allergic reactions from vaccines are very rare.
If they do occur, it would be within a few minutes to a few hours
after the vaccination.

Several mild to moderate problems are known to
occur with this HPV vaccine. These do not last long and go away on
their own.

Reactions in the arm where the shot was given:

Pain (about 8 people in 10)

Redness or swelling (about 1 person in 4)

Fever:

Mild (100° F) (about 1 person in 10)

Moderate (102° F) (about 1 person in 65)

Other problems

Headache (about 1 person in 3)

Fainting. Brief fainting spells and related symptoms (such as
jerking movements) can happen after any medical procedure,
including vaccination. Sitting or lying down for about 15
minutes after a vaccination can help prevent fainting and injuries
caused by falls. Tell your doctor if the
patient feels dizzy or light-headed, or has vision changes or
ringing in the ears.

Like all vaccines, HPV vaccines will continue to be monitored
for unusual or severe problems.

This information was taken directly from the HPV-Gardasil
VIS(This information taken from HPV VIS dated
5/17/13. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Influenza (inactivated) vaccine
side-effects

What are the risks from inactivated influenza vaccine?

With a vaccine, like any medicine, there is a chance of side
effects. These are usually mild and go away on their own.

Problems that could happen after any vaccine:

Brief fainting spells can happen after any medical procedure,
including vaccination. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes
can help prevent fainting, and injuries caused by a fall. Tell your
doctor if you feel dizzy, or have vision changes or ringing in the
ears.

Severe shoulder pain and reduced range of motion in the arm
where a shot was given can happen, very rarely, after a
vaccination.

Severe allergic reactions from a vaccine are very rare,
estimated at less than 1 in a million doses. If one were to occur,
it would usually be within a few minutes to a few hours after the
vaccination.

Mild problems following inactivated
flu vaccine:

soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given

hoarseness

sore, red or itchy eyes

cough

fever

aches

headache

itching

fatigue

If these problems occur, they usually begin soon after the shot
and last 1 or 2 days.

Moderate problems following
inactivated flu vaccine:

Young children who get inactivated flu vaccine and pneumococcal
vaccine (PCV13) at the same time may be at increased risk for
seizures caused by fever. Ask your doctor for more information.
Tell your doctor if a child who is getting flu vaccine has ever had
a seizure.

Inactivated flu vaccine does not contain live flu virus, so you
cannot get the flu from this vaccine.

As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vaccine
causing a serious injury or death.

One brand of inactivated flu vaccine, called Afluria,
should not be given to children 8 years of age or
younger, except in special circumstances. A related vaccine was
associated with fevers and fever-related seizures in young children
in Australia. Your doctor can give you more information.

This information was taken directly from the Inactivated
Influenza VIS(This information taken from Inactivated
Influenza VIS dated 8/19/2014. If the actual VIS is more recent
than this date, the information on this page needs to be
updated.)

Influenza (live) vaccine
side-effects

What are the risks from LAIV?

With a vaccine, like any medicine, there is a chance of side
effects. These are usually mild and go away on their own.

Problems that could happen after any vaccine:

Severe allergic reactions from a vaccine are very rare,
estimated at less than 1 in a million doses. If one were to occur,
it would usually be within a few minutes to a few hours after the
vaccination.

Mild problems that have been reported
following LAIV:

Children and adolescents 2-17 years of age:

runny nose, nasal congestion or cough

fever

headache and muscle aches

wheezing

abdominal pain or occasional vomiting or diarrhea

Adults 18-49 years of age:

runny nose or nasal congestion

sore throat

cough, chills, tiredness/weakness

headache

LAIV is made from weakened virus and does not
cause flu.

As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vaccine
causing a serious injury or death.

This information was taken directly from the LAIV
VIS(This information taken from Live
Influenza VIS dated 8/19/2014. If the actual VIS is more recent
than this date, the information on this page needs to be
updated.)

JE-IXIARO vaccine
side-effects(Japanese Encephalitis -
IXIARO)

What are the risks from Japanese encephalitis vaccine?

With a vaccine, like any medicine, there is a chance of side
effects. When side effects happen, they are usually mild and go
away on their own.

Mild Problems

Pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
(about 1 person in 4).

Fever (mainly in children).

Headache, muscle aches (mainly in adults).

Moderate or Severe Problems

Studies have shown that severe reactions to JE vaccine are very
rare.

Problems that can happen after any vaccine

Brief fainting spells can happen after any medical procedure,
including vaccination. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes
can help prevent fainting, and injuries caused by a fall. Tell your
doctor if you feel dizzy, or have vision changes or ringing in the
ears.

Lasting shoulder pain and reduced range of motion in the arm
where the shot was given can happen, very rarely, after a
vaccination.

Severe allergic reactions from a vaccine are very rare,
estimated at less than 1 in a million doses. If one were to occur,
it would usually be within a few minutes to a few hours after the
vaccination.

This information was taken directly from the JE-Ixiaro
VIS(This information taken from Japanese
Encephalitis Ixiaro VIS dated 1/24/14. If the actual VIS is more
recent than this date, the information on this page needs to be
updated.)

MMR vaccine side-effects(Measles, Mumps, and
Rubella)

What are the risks from MMR vaccine?

A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious
problems, such as severe allergic reactions.

The risk of MMR vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is
extremely small.

Getting MMR vaccine is much safer than getting measles, mumps or
rubella.

Most people who get MMR vaccine do not have any serious problems
with it.

Mild Problems

Fever (up to 1 person out of 6)

Mild rash (about 1 person out of 20)

Swelling of glands in the cheeks or neck (about 1 person out of
75)

If these problems occur, it is usually within 7-12 days after
the shot. They occur less often after the second dose.

Moderate Problems

Seizure (jerking or staring) caused by fever (about 1 out of
3,000 doses)

Temporary pain and stiffness in the joints, mostly in teenage
or adult women (up to 1 out of 4)

Temporary low platelet count, which can cause a bleeding
disorder (about 1 out of 30,000 doses)

Severe Problems (Very Rare)

Serious allergic reaction (less than 1 out of a million
doses)

Several other severe problems have been reported after a child
gets MMR vaccine, including:

Deafness

Long-term seizures, coma, or lowered consciousness

Permanent brain damage

These are so rare that it is hard to tell whether they are
caused by the vaccine.

This information was taken directly from the MMR VIS(This information taken from MMR VIS dated
4/20/12. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

MMRV vaccine side-effects(Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and
Varicella)

What are the risks from MMRV vaccine?

A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious
problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of MMRV
vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small.

Getting MMRV vaccine is much safer than getting measles, mumps,
rubella, or chickenpox.

Most children who get MMRV vaccine do not have any problems with
it.

Mild Problems

Fever (about 1 child out of 5).

Mild rash (about 1 child out of 20).

Swelling of glands in the cheeks or neck (rare).

If these problems happen, it is usually within 5-12 days after
the first dose. They happen less often after the second dose.

Moderate Problems

Seizure caused by fever (about 1 child in 1,250 who get MMRV),
usually 5-12 days after the first dose. They happen less often
when MMR and varicella vaccines are given at the same visit as
separate shots (about 1 child in 2,500 who get these two vaccines),
and rarely after a 2nd dose of MMRV.

Temporary low platelet count, which can cause a bleeding
disorder (about 1 child out of 40,000).

Severe Problems (Very Rare)
Several severe problems have been reported following MMR vaccine,
and might also happen after MMRV. These include severe allergic
reactions (fewer than 4 per million), and problems such as:

Deafness.

Long-term seizures, coma, lowered consciousness.

Permanent brain damage.

Because these problems occur so rarely, we can’t be sure whether
they are caused by the vaccine or not.

This information was taken directly from the MMRV
VIS(This information taken from MMRV VIS
dated 5/21/10. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Meningococcal vaccine
side-effects

What are the risks from meningococcal vaccines?

A vaccine, like any medicine, could possibly cause serious
problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of the
meningococcal vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely
small.

Brief fainting spells and related symptoms (such as jerking or
seizure-like movements) can follow a vaccination. They happen most
often with adolescents, and they can result in falls and
injuries.

Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes after getting the
shot - especially if you feel faint - can help prevent these
injuries.

Mild Problems

As many as half the people who get meningococcal vaccines have
mild side effects, such as redness or pain where the shot was
given.

If these problems occur, they usually last for 1 or 2 days. They
are more common after MCV4 than after MPSV4.

A small percentage of people who receive the vaccine develop a
fever.

Severe Problems

Serious allergic reactions, within a few minutes to a few hours
of the shot, are very rare.

This information was taken directly from the Meningococcal
VIS(This information taken from Meningococcal
VIS dated 10/14/11. If the actual VIS is more recent than this
date, the information on this page needs to be updated.)

PCV13 vaccine side-effects(Pneumococcal Conjugate
Vaccine)

What are the risks from PCV13?

With any medicine, including vaccines, there is a chance of side
effects. These are usually mild and go away on their own, but
serious reactions are also possible.

Reported problems associated with PCV13 vary by dose and age,
but generally:

About half of children became drowsy after the shot, had a
temporary loss of appetite, or had redness or tenderness where the
shot was given.

About 1 out of 3 had swelling where the shot was given.

About 1 out of 3 had a mild fever, and about 1 in 20 had a
higher fever (over 102.2°F).

Up to about 8 out of 10 became fussy or irritable.

Adults receiving the vaccine have reported redness, pain, and
swelling where the shot was given. Mild fever, fatigue, headache,
chills, or muscle pain have also been reported.

Life-threatening allergic reactions from any vaccine are very
rare.

This information was taken directly from the PCV
VIS(This information taken from PCV VIS dated
2/27/13. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

PPSV23 vaccine
side-effects(Pneumococcal
Polysaccharide)

What are the risks from PPSV?

About half of people who get PPSV have mild side effects, such
as redness or pain where the shot is given.

Less than 1 percent develop a fever, muscle aches, or more
severe local reactions.

A vaccine, like any medicine, could cause a serious reaction.
But the risk of a vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is
extremely small.

This information was taken directly from the PPSV VIS(This information taken from PPSV VIS
dated 10/6/09. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Polio vaccine side-effects

What are the risks from IPV?

Some people who get Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) get a sore
spot where the shot was given. The vaccine used today has never
been known to cause any serious problems, and most people don’t
have any problems at all with it.

However, a vaccine, like any medicine, could cause serious
problems, such as a severe allergic reaction or even death. The
risk of a polio vaccine causing serious harm is extremely
small.

This information was taken directly from the IPV VIS(This information taken from IPV VIS dated
11/08/11. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Rabies vaccine
side-effects

What are the risks from rabies vaccine?

A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious
problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of a vaccine
causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small. Serious
problems from rabies vaccine are very rare.

Mild Problems

soreness, redness, swelling, or itching where the shot was
given (30% - 74%)

headache, nausea, abdominal pain, muscle aches, dizziness (5% -
40%)

Moderate Problems

hives, pain in the joints, fever (about 6% of booster
doses)

Other nervous system disorders, such as Guillain Barré syndrome
(GBS), have been reported after rabies vaccine, but this happens so
rarely that it is not known whether they are related to the
vaccine.

NOTE: Several brands of
rabies vaccine are available in the United States, and reactions
may vary between brands. Your provider can give you more
information about a particular brand.

This information was taken directly from the Rabies
VIS(This information taken from Rabies VIS
dated 10/6/09. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Rotavirus vaccine
side-effects

What are the risks from rotavirus vaccine?

With a vaccine, like any medicine, there is a chance of side
effects. These are usually mild and go away on their own.

Serious side effects are also possible, but are very rare.

Most babies who get rotavirus vaccine do not have any problems
with it. But some problems have been associated with rotavirus
vaccine:

Mild problems

Babies might become irritable, or have mild, temporary diarrhea
or vomiting after getting a dose of rotavirus vaccine.

Serious problems

Intussusception is a type of bowel
blockage that is treated in a hospital, and could require surgery.
It happens “naturally” in some babies every year in the United
States, and usually there is no known reason for it.

There is also a small risk of intussusception from rotavirus
vaccination, usually within a week after the 1st or
2nd vaccine dose. This additional risk is estimated to
range from about 1 in 20,000 US infants to 1 in 100,000 US infants
who get rotavirus vaccine. Your doctor can give you more
information.

This information was taken directly from the Rotavirus
VIS(This information taken from Rotavirus VIS
dated 8/26/13. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
vaccine side-effects

What are the risks from shingles vaccine?

A vaccine, like any medicine, could possibly cause serious
problems, such as severe allergic reactions. However, the risk of a
vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small.

No serious problems have been identified with shingles
vaccine.

Mild Problems

Redness, soreness, swelling, or itching at the site of the
injection (about 1 person in 3).

Headache (about 1 person in 70).

Like all vaccines, shingles vaccine is being closely monitored
for unusual or severe problems.

This information was taken directly from the Shingles
VIS(This information taken from Shingles VIS
dated 10/6/09. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Swelling, severe pain, bleeding and/or redness in the arm where
the shot was given (rare).

Problems that could happen after any
vaccine:

Brief fainting spells can happen after any medical procedure,
including vaccination. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes
can help prevent fainting, and injuries caused by a fall. Tell your
doctor if you feel dizzy, or have vision changes or ringing in the
ears.

Severe shoulder pain and reduced range of motion in the arm
where a shot was given can happen, very rarely, after a
vaccination.

Severe allergic reactions from a vaccine are very rare,
estimated at less than 1 in a million doses. If one were to occur,
it would usually be within a few minutes to a few hours after the
vaccination.

This information was taken directly from the Td
VIS(This information taken from Td VIS dated
2/4/14. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Tdap vaccine (Combined Tetanus, Diphtheria &
Pertussis)

What are the risks from Tdap vaccine?

With any medicine, including vaccines, there is a chance of side
effects. These are usually mild and go away on their own.

Brief fainting spells can follow a vaccination,
leading to injuries from falling. Sitting or lying down for about
15 minutes can help prevent these. Tell your doctor if you feel
dizzy or light-headed, or have vision changes or ringing in the
ears.

Mild problems following Tdap(Did not interfere with activities)

Pain where the shot was given (about 3 in 4 adolescents or 2 in
3 adults)

Redness or swelling where the shot was given (about 1 person in
5)

Mild fever of at least 100.4°F (up to about 1 in 25 adolescents
or 1 in 100 adults)

Swelling, severe pain, bleeding and redness in the arm where
the shot was given (rare).

A severe allergic reaction could occur after
any vaccine (estimated to occur less than once in a million
doses).

This information was taken directly from the Tdap
VIS(This information taken from Td-Tdap VIS
dated 5/9/13. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Typhoid vaccine
side-effects

What are the risks from typhoid vaccine?

Like any medicine, a vaccine could cause a serious problem, such
as a severe allergic reaction. The risk of typhoid vaccine causing
serious harm, or death, is extremely small. Serious problems from
either typhoid vaccine are very rare.

Inactivated Typhoid Vaccine (Shot)

Mild Reactions

Fever (up to about 1 person per 100).

Headache (up to about 1 person in 30).

Redness or swelling at the site of the injection (up to about 1
person in 15).

Live Typhoid Vaccine (Oral)

Mild Reactions

Fever or headache (up to about 1 person in 20).

Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, rash (rare).

This information was taken directly from the Typhoid
VIS(This information taken from Typhoid VIS
dated 5/29/12. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Varicella (Chickenpox)
vaccine side-effects

What are the risks from chickenpox vaccine?

A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious
problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of chickenpox
vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small.

Getting chickenpox vaccine is much safer than getting chickenpox
disease. Most people who get chickenpox vaccine do not have any
problems with it. Reactions are usually more likely after the first
dose than after the second.

Mild Problems

Soreness or swelling where the shot was given (about 1 out of 5
children and up to 1 out of 3 adolescents and adults)

Fever (1 person out of 10, or less)

Mild rash, up to a month after vaccination (1 person out of
25). It is possible for these people to infect other members of
their household, but this is extremely rare.

Note: The first dose of
MMRV vaccine has been associated with rash and higher rates of
fever than MMR and varicella vaccines given separately. Rash has
been reported in about 1 person in 20 and fever in about 1 person
in 5. Seizures caused by a fever are also reported more often after
MMRV. These usually occur 5-12 days after the first dose.

Moderate Problems

Seizure (jerking or staring) caused by fever (very rare).

Severe Problems

Pneumonia (very rare)

Other serious problems, including severe brain reactions and low
blood count, have been reported after chickenpox vaccination. These
happen so rarely experts cannot tell whether they are caused by the
vaccine or not. If they are, it is extremely rare.

This information was taken directly from the Varicella
VIS(This information taken from Varicella VIS
dated 3/13/08. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date, the
information on this page needs to be updated.)

Life-threatening severe illness with organ failure (about 1
person in 250,000). More than half the people who suffer this side
effect die.

These last two problems have never been reported after a booster
dose.

This information was taken directly from the Yellow Fever
VIS(This information taken from Yellow Fever
VIS dated 3/30/11. If the actual VIS is more recent than this date,
the information on this page needs to be updated.)

What if there is a
moderate or severe reaction?

What should I look for?

Any unusual condition, such as a high fever or unusual
behavior. Signs of a serious allergic reaction can include
difficulty breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, paleness,
weakness, a fast heart beat or dizziness.

What should I do?

Call a doctor, or get the person to a doctor
right away.

Tell your doctor what happened, the date and
time it happened, and when the vaccination was given.

Ask your doctor, nurse, or health department
to report the reaction by filing a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting
System (VAERS) form. Or you can file this report through the VAERS
web site at http://www.vaers.hhs.gov, or by
calling
1-800-822-7967.